Sun SunVTS 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 ptexec -o memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun SunVTS 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file ptexec. Executing a manipulation of the argument -o can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0701. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun SunVTS 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file ptexec. The manipulation of the argument -o with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in ptexec in the Sun Validation Test Suite 4.3 and earlier allows a local user to gain privileges via a long -o argument.

The bug was discovered 06/21/2001. The weakness was released 09/20/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0701. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 91 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6736), Exploit-DB (20945), SecurityFocus (BID 2898†), OSVDB (1878†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20824†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17416
X-Force: 6736
SecurityFocus: 2898 - Solaris PTExec Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1878 - Sun Solaris OS, Buffer Overflow in PTExec Command
Vulnerability Center: 20824 - Sun Validation Test Suite 4.0-4.3 Buffer Overflow in ptexec Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 13:11
Updated: 01/05/2025 21:52
Changes: 07/09/2014 13:11 (59), 08/27/2019 08:09 (3), 01/05/2025 21:52 (27)
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